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Sep 7, 2008

Sarkozy: unlikely diplomat in Russia-Georgia fight

He's not known for his diplomatic graces, but blunt-talking French President Nicolas Sarkozy looks like Europe's best bet for making peace between Russia and Georgia.

Paris, unlike Washington, can claim to be an impartial mediator, and Sarkozy is bolstered by his current role as the chief of the entire European Union, Russia's biggest trading partner.

But a cease-fire deal that Sarkozy crafted is foundering. His diplomatic blitz to Moscow and Tbilisi on Monday may be his last chance to save it _ and his credibility as a peacemaker.

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He should be aware that already in Congress and the Senate many questions are being asked as to how this happened. Being an honest broker would serve him best.

http://www.russiatoday.com/news/news/30197
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House Committee on Foreign Affairs have sided with Russia....
afterwards, not all Yankees are so limited ?

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pesky wrote:
House Committee on Foreign Affairs have sided with Russia....
afterwards, not all Yankees are so limited ?
America and Americans are a tremendous people when given the truth. As are all peoples of the world!
This article cites ALbert Einstein. Excellent read.
http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2008/09/0...
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